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WORKSHOP MEETING
July 16, 1987
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major sources of revenue over which the Council has some control are
ad valorem taxes and the utility service taxes.
Finance Director Van Zile then summarized the City's utility service
taxes and the current rates and stated that if all rates were raised
to 8.5% it would generate approximately an additional $60,000 in the
next year. Much discussion ensued regarding raising utility service
taxes as opposed to raising ad valorem taxes. It was pointed out
that only some property owners would be affected if ad valorem taxes
were increased, and that many properties in town pay no taxes due to
the homestead exemption. The utility service tax, however, would be
paid by anyone paying a utility bill and would be spread over more
residents, not just the property owners.
The next item discussed was proposed salaries, and it was indicated
that a 4.5% cost of living increase had been included in the budget,
based on the latest information from the "Kiplinger Newsletter" con-
cerning the consumer price index. Historically, the City has tied
its cost of living increase to this same source of information.
Mr. Van Zile then explained the dollar difference to the City if
the cost of living increase was changed by .5%. In addition to
the cost of living increase, it was further explained that all
employees are eligible for a merit increase on their anniversary
dates. Employees with five, ten or fifteen years experience also
receive longevity increases.
Additions to personnel were also discussed, and include one (1)
Police Officer in the Detective Division, two (2) Parks employees,
(three had been requested but only two are proposed for the current
budget), a part-time Code Enforcement Officer and a temporary person
to help out at City Hall during the peak periods of the year.
After discussing these requests, none of the positions were elimi-
nated from the proposed budget. Continuing, it was explained that
approximately $15,000 had been budgeted for additional employee
benefits which included adding dental coverage to the medical
policy. The City would pay the premium for all employees. The
other item included was funds for an annual physical for all
employees. Other options were also discussed, including HMO
and Cafeteria Plans, and the possibility of paying a portion of
dependent medical coverage for the employees. After some discus-
sion of the last item, it was concluded that Mr. Van Zile would
come back with some figures regarding the City paying possibly
a fourth or a third of the dependent coverage costs and comparing
this to the other proposed benefits at the next Workshop.
CAPITAL OUTLAY ITEMS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CURRENT BUDGET
Mr. Saunders then discussed with Council Capital Outlay items not
included in the current budget, but that they might want to con-
sider. One item was new stage curtains for Jenkins Auditorium
at a cost of approximately $3,100. It was the consensus that
this item should be included in the proposed budget.
The Highlander Hut was also discussed. The Students and Parents
in Action (SPA) Group had requested air conditioning of the build-
ing because attendance to their functions had dropped dramatically
during the summer months. After much discussion, it was decided
that the Council would consider this request after obtaining some
figures on the cost to modify the windows and install air condi-
tioning in the building.
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For beautification purposes, Council Member Huff earlier had
inquired as to the cost of installing a fountain in Center Lake.
Mr. Saunders explained that he had talked to a distributor/installer
of fountains and one would cost in the area of $12,000 to $15,000.
Mr. Huff stated that he did not realize that a fountain would cost
that much, and thought that he could possibly find someone local to
do it at a lower cost. He stated that he would further investigate
this matter and report back to Council.
Mayor Pool explained that he had been approached about the
resurfacing of the tennis courts at Kehlor Park and the Recreation
Club had also requested the resurfacing of the lower eight shuffle-
board courts at the same location.
City Manager Saunders stated that he would try to get some prices
on these items for discussion at the next Workshop.
Mr. Saunders also brought up the idea of purchasing additional
Christmas decorations for the downtown area. After talking to
several companies that supply such decorations, it was found that
the least expensive thing the City could buy would cost about $400
to $500 per pole. The Council agreed that it would be nice to
have additional decorations. Repainting existing decorations was
also discussed. No conclusions were reached concerning this
matter.
There being no further discussion, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.
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Attest:
7~ r~li1e. City Clerk